Company Identity
Legal company name and any trading name. This anchors all subsequent filings and is displayed on public registers.
Accurate registration establishes legal existence, limited liability for shareholders, and a public filing trail used for bank accounts, contracts, and regulatory checks.
The Companies House Registration Form is completed by company founders, formation agents, solicitors, or accountants who act for the new entity.
U.S. counsel and finance teams often review the submission to confirm cross-border tax, banking, and compliance effects before or after filing.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document format | Use PDF/A or flattened PDF for final upload. |
| Signer authentication | Use email + SMS or stronger KBA for verification. |
| Audit trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and action logging. |
| Retention setting | Set automatic archival for at least 7 years. |
Confirm accepted file types and signer authentication methods before creating the final submission package.
Legal company name and any trading name. This anchors all subsequent filings and is displayed on public registers.
Full UK address used for official service and statutory correspondence; it becomes part of the public record.
Names, service addresses, dates of birth and nationalities for each director; essential for identification and statutory officer records.
Initial allotment of shares, class descriptions, nominal values and percentage ownership to establish control and capital structure.
Memorandum and articles or model articles specifying company rules, governance, and internal decision-making processes.
Numeric summary of issued share capital, total shares and rights attached to each class; used for tax and reporting alignment.
Signed or adopted articles that set out the company’s internal rules and the memorandum describing initial subscribers and share details.
Government-issued photo ID and proof of address for directors where required by agent checks or anti-money-laundering processes.
If using a third-party address, provide tenancy or service agreement to document permission to use the address.
Detailed share allocation schedule and any shareholder agreements affecting rights or transfers.
Allow several days to collect identity documents and shareholder details.
Many online filings are processed quickly, though complex cases may require manual review.
Paper filings typically take longer and may need additional postal lead time.
If errors are discovered, file amendments promptly to avoid extended follow-up.
International identity verification or translated documents can extend timelines.
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